Rabbit Hole Recap

RABBIT HOLE RECAP #392: FEDS VS FED

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Jan 15, 2026
This discussion dives into the rising Bitcoin prices and the psychological effects on investor behavior. They cover the Iranian internet blackout and the implications of geopolitical turmoil on markets. The Bitcoin Policy Institute's new office is highlighted, alongside advocacy for self-custody protections. The hosts celebrate Andreas Antonopoulos winning the Finney Prize and explore innovative prediction markets. They also touch on energy demands from Bitcoin mining and speculate on gold and silver hitting all-time highs by 2026.
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INSIGHT

Bitcoin Benefits From Central Bank Excess

  • Central banks' aggressive money printing makes Bitcoin a superior safe-haven in a fiat world.
  • Odell and Marty argue freer money benefits Bitcoin's bull case amid global devaluation.
ADVICE

Engage With Pro-Bitcoin Policy Groups

  • Support and engage with Bitcoin-aligned policy groups like the Bitcoin Policy Institute.
  • Marty urges keeping pressure on lawmakers to secure self-custody and developer protections in law.
INSIGHT

Regulatory 'Clarity' Masks Conflicting Incentives

  • The market-structure bill was pulled due to conflicting incentives among banks, exchanges, and developers.
  • Marty and Odell see the bill as opaque and potentially expanding surveillance under the guise of clarity.
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